3 Cheese Pizza Recipe
Wisconsin three cheese pizza finished with your choice of drizzle sauce. (Veganize it with vegan mozzarella cheese)
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Ingredients
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Dough
Cheese Toppings
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Mix well.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Once the yeast mixture is frothy, add it to the flour mixture along with olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 4
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
Assembling the Pizza
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 7
Shape Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 8
Add Sauce
Transfer the rolled dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough.
- 9
Add Cheeses
Sprinkle the mozzarella, parmesan, and ricotta cheese over the sauce. If using vegan mozzarella, add it here as well.
- 10
Bake Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 11
Add Finishing Touches
Remove the pizza from the oven and drizzle with olive oil, add fresh basil leaves, and sprinkle red pepper flakes to taste.
- 12
Slice and Serve
Let the pizza cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve hot.
